Effect of Glycerol Concentration and Filler Addition on the Properties of Bioplastics Derived from Kepok Banana Corm Starch by Halimatuddahliana Nasution, Budi Holfrid Manurung, Nofifah Nofifah

“…In Indonesia, banana production in 2023 reached 9.75 million tons, up from 7.2 million tons the previous year, leading to a corresponding increase in banana waste. …”
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Prebiotic effect of purple sweet potato resistant starch and the development of its mucoadhesive granule formulation by Umi Yuniarni, Ratih Aryani, Bertha Rusdi, Qori Nabilla

“…The amylose content in starch which is difficult to digest in gastointestinal tract, functions as a prebiotic. To enhance the prebiotic effect of purple sweet potato starch, modification into resistant starch can be performed. …”
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THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE FOR INTRACAVITARY HYPOTHERMIA by T. A. Ismailov, O. V. Evdulov, M. A. Khazamova, T. A. Ragimova, R. A.-M. Magomadov

“…Objectives In this research, we aimed to develop a thermoelectric device (TED) for intracavitary hypothermia, to carry out experimental studies into its functional characteristics, as well as to develop treatment procedures using this device.Method A TED design for intracavitary hypothermia was developed, consisting of two thermoelectric batteries (TEBs) interconnected using an allmetal heat pipeline equipped with an influencing applicator and a liquid heat exchanger. …”
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Development of a new index of balance in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. by Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Maria Giné-Garriga

“…The participants performed the following tests: the timed-stand test, the single leg stance test with open and closed eyes, the Functional Reach Test, the Expanded Timed-Get-up-and-Go Test. …”
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Consumers with bipolar disorder presenting to an Australian child and youth mental health service by Brett McDermott, Brett McDermott, Raja Sadhu, Mark Mayall

“…IntroductionThe diagnoses reached for a consecutive set of consumers who presented to a public child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Australia were reviewed to assess the prevalence of bipolar disorder. …”
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Pathway-based analysis of a melanoma genome-wide association study: analysis of genes related to tumour-immunosuppression. by Nils Schoof, Mark M Iles, D Timothy Bishop, Julia A Newton-Bishop, Jennifer H Barrett, Genomel Consortium

“…The association between melanoma susceptibility and the whole set of tumour-immunosuppression genes, and also predefined functional subgroups of genes, was considered. The analysis was based on a measure formed by summing the evidence from the most significant SNP in each gene, and significance was evaluated empirically by case-control label permutation. …”
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Analysis of preservice teachers’ understanding of solving trigonometric equations: A perspective through actions, processes, objects, and schemas theory by Angel Mukuka, Benjamin Tatira

“…Only 15.5% of the participants reached the Object level, while 76% remained at the Action or Process stages. …”
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Evaluating a group-based Yoga of Stress Resilience programme: a pragmatic before–after interventional study protocol by Elizabeth Alvarez, Arielle Sutton, Bria Barton, Shailla Vaidya

“…Implementation factors will also be evaluated for potential scale-up.Methods and analysis A pragmatic before–after interventional trial design will be used to study changes in occupational participation and mental health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, burnout, functional impairment, insomnia, perceived stress, loneliness, self-compassion and readiness for change in adults experiencing anxiety and burnout. …”
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Rational Design of Hierarchical Beta Zeolites via Post-Synthesis Treatments and Their Applications by Michał Zieliński, Natalia Matysiak, Ewa Janiszewska

“…These findings demonstrate that the choice of modifier affects mesoporosity, acidity, and functional performance, offering insights into tailoring hierarchical zeolites for specific applications.…”
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Breed differences in olfactory performance of dogs by Attila Salamon, Ádám Miklósi, László Róbert Zsiros, Tímea Kovács, Enikő Kubinyi, Attila Andics, Márta Gácsi

“…Olfactory success was associated with breeds, but breed groups (selected for olfaction, cooperation, or both) were proven non-relevant, suggesting that breed-specific traits are more influential than functional breed group characteristics. Border collies, selected for herding, reached higher success levels than golden retrievers, Hungarian/German vizslas and basset/bloodhounds, selected for hunting/olfaction tasks. …”
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Antibacterial Peptide-Based Gel for Prevention of Medical Implanted-Device Infection. by Mihaela Mateescu, Sébastien Baixe, Tony Garnier, Loic Jierry, Vincent Ball, Youssef Haikel, Marie Hélène Metz-Boutigue, Michel Nardin, Pierre Schaaf, Olivier Etienne, Philippe Lavalle

“…The choice of these catechol functional groups which derive from mussel's catechol originates from their strong adhesion properties on various surfaces. …”
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Regge trajectories and bridges between them in integrable AdS/CFT by Nicolò Brizio, Andrea Cavaglià, Roberto Tateo, Valerio Tripodi

“…Under some minimal assumptions, we classify the analytic properties of the Q-functions appearing in the QSC compatible with the spin being non-integer. …”
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Evaluation of mechanical properties and cracking resistance of shrinkage-compensating concrete reinforced by expansive agents with polypropylene fibers by Wenxiao Lu, Ji Chen, Qiang Tang, Fan Gu

“…This often leads to issues such as shrinkage and cracking, which can compromise the structural integrity and functionality of the sidewalls. To overcome these issues, this study aimed to investigate the feasibility of adding expansion agent (EXP) and polypropylene fiber (PPF) to concrete for shrinkage compensation and crack resistance. …”
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Theoretical study of soil water balance and process of soil moisture evaporation by Yu. A. Savel'ev, Yu. M. Dobrynin, P. A. Ishkin

“…The authors researched soil water balance theoretically and determined the functional dependences of moisture loss on evaporation. …”
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Lung adenocarcinoma originates from retrovirus infection of proliferating type 2 pneumocytes during pulmonary post-natal development or tissue repair. by Claudio Murgia, Marco Caporale, Ousman Ceesay, Gabriella Di Francesco, Nicola Ferri, Vincenzo Varasano, Marcelo de las Heras, Massimo Palmarini

“…JSRV is the only virus causing a naturally occurring lung cancer (ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma, OPA) and possessing a major structural protein that functions as a dominant oncoprotein. Lung cancer is the major cause of death among cancer patients. …”
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Baricitinib: key results of long-term use in rheumatoid arthritis by N. V. Chichasova, A. M. Lila

“…Against the background of BARI therapy, a rapid (within 1 to 3 months) statistically significant reduction in pain has been demonstrated, regardless of the degree of suppression of disease activity, which correlates with an improvement in the functional status and general condition of patients. …”
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Effect of high and low molecular weight sodium hyaluronic acid eye drops on corneal recovery after crosslinking in keratoconus patients by Gamze Özkan, Semra Akkaya Turhan, Ebru Toker

“…NI-TBUT was lower in the control group in the 6th and 12th months compared with the other groups.Conclusions The use of artificial tear drops containing HMW-HA may have a therapeutic effect to promote corneal nerve regrowth and support faster functional recovery after CXL.Trial registration number NCT06243991.…”
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Modern approaches to transvenous lead extraction by D. G. Podolyak, A. Yu. Kiprensky, S. A. Mironovich

“…Of the non-infectious indications, 87 patients (85,3%) had: venous occlusion — 4 (3,9%); chronic pain at IED area — 10 (9,8%); device upgrade — 16 (15,7%); non-functioning (dysfunction, fracture) leads — 57 (55,9%).Results. …”
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Spatiotemporal orchestration of calcium-cAMP oscillations on AKAP/AC nanodomains is governed by an incoherent feedforward loop. by Lingxia Qiao, Michael Getz, Ben Gross, Brian Tenner, Jin Zhang, Padmini Rangamani

“…Specifically, the spatiotemporal orchestration of cAMP and Ca2+ oscillations is critical for many cellular functions. Previous experimental studies have shown that the formation of nanodomains of A-kinase anchoring protein 79/150 (AKAP150) and adenylyl cyclase 8 (AC8) on the surface of pancreatic MIN6 β cells modulates the phase of Ca2+-cAMP oscillations from out-of-phase to in-phase. …”
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Cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose biosorbent for zinc removal: a sustainable remediation of heavy metal-polluted waters by Dilber Çelgan, Asiye Karadağ, Barna Jalaluddin Mohammad Karim, Yaşar Kemal Recepoğlu, Özgür Arar

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was employed to identify functional groups within the biosorbent. Sorption experiments revealed that increasing the biosorbent dose led to higher Zn2⁺ removal rates until equilibrium was reached. …”
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